Kitulgala Day Tour

Highlights

  • Water Rafting Experience
  • Breathtaking Natural Scenery
  • Delicious Gourmet Meal Inclusions
  • Garden Escape

Inclusions

  • Experienced Local Guide
  • Transport
  • Lunch Provided
  • One White Water Rafting Session
  • Water Activity Safety Supervision

Itinerary

  • Tour Brief

    A playground for thrill-seekers and nature lovers surrounded by rainforests, waterfalls, and cinematic landscapes along the roaring Kelani River Kitulgala is Sri Lanka's adventure capital—famous as the location for The Bridge on the River Kwai.

  • White Water Rafting in Kitulgala

    Dive into the heart-pounding Grade II and III rapids of the Kelani Rive – navigating boulders, drops, and fast-flowing bends with heart-pounding excitement. Between the bursts of adrenaline, calm stretches reveal scenic views and the untamed beauty of the surrounding rainforest.

  • Makandawa Rainforest Trail

    Ditch the tourist trails and plunge into an untamed rainforest for a full-body immersion where the forest decides your path under towering emerald canopies, hidden waterfalls, across streams for encounters with exotic birdlife.

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957 Movie Set

    For film lovers and history buffs alike, hidden in the lush rainforest of Kitulgala, the banks of the Kelani River holds a unique slice of cinematic history – the original filming location of the Academy Award-winning film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).

  • Discover the Belilena Cave

    where ancient secrets lie within the earth. Venture deep into the island’s prehistoric past with an unforgettable journey into the Belilena Cave – a hidden gem tucked into the lush jungle hills of Kitulgala, home to archaeological discoveries dating back over 30,000 years, including evidence of the island’s earliest human inhabitants.